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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waylon Madden (ranked 4090 p4p, 3015 weight class) and Pernell Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 cm 24 212 0 - 0 - 0 |
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Decent wrestler Excellent MT Self confident |
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Good wrestler Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waylon Madden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pernell Jenkins! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A combination from Jenkins does no damage. Madden tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance. Pernell Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madden has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch.
Jenkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madden backwards. Madden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Madden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Madden tries to clinch up. Jenkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Madden is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins scores with a one two! Madden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Madden misses with a head kick.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A shot to the liver by Jenkins. Beautiful body shot. Madden avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Madden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jenkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Madden tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the body. Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jenkins swings widly with a right hand
and Madden moves into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins. Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Madden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madden misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Madden controls the action.
Madden lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins lands a jab to Madden's midsection. Jenkins connects with the punch. Madden darts in trying to clinch and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice body punch from Jenkins. Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Madden backpedaling.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins jabs Madden right on the nose. Madden blinks but takes it well. A swing and a miss from Madden. Madden doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins throws out a counter right but Madden avoids it with no problem. Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jenkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jenkins lands with a cross. Madden wants to clinch and Jenkins counters with a nice body shot.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Madden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins throws a shot to the body.
Madden moves into the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenkins. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Madden tries to clinch up and Jenkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jenkins lands a nice hook to Madden's body. Madden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Madden is looking to clinch. Jenkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Madden does a little dance to reset his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pernell Jenkins dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jenkins lands with a nice body punch. Jenkins moves out of range as Madden strikes. Madden closes the distance looking to clinch and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Madden misses with a leg kick and Jenkins counters with a nice body shot. Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins lands a jab to Madden's midsection. Madden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jenkins takes a swing at Madden's ribcage but misses. Jenkins blocks a head kick by Madden.
Jenkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Madden tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A combination from Jenkins does no damage. Madden is looking to clinch. Madden tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance. Jenkins scores with a jab to the body. Jenkins works over Madden's head and body with a nice combination. Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jenkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Madden is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jenkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Madden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
Madden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jenkins. Jenkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Madden rather than just go for the knockout. Jenkins takes a swing at Madden's ribcage but misses. Madden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Madden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Madden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jenkins jabs at Madden's body. Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madden moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jenkins scores with a jab. Madden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jenkins. Madden moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off. Madden lands with a nice body punch. Jenkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Jenkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madden is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jenkins. Jenkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jenkins scores with a body shot.
Pernell Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Madden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madden wants to clinch and Jenkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madden looks to clinch and Jenkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jenkins lands with an overhand left. No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madden clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Madden. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Madden.
Madden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Madden fails to land. Jenkins prevents a body shot from Madden. Madden misses with a punch to the body.
Madden misses with a short punch on the inside. Madden misses with the head strike.
Madden tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Madden misses with a short punch on the inside. Madden tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Madden back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pernell Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Madden is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jenkins looks like he wants to counter punch here. Waylon Madden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Madden doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
A nice side step and Jenkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Madden slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks the body kick.
Madden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madden tries to clinch up and Jenkins counters with a one-two to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off. Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Madden throws a lazy head kick and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins swings for the body but Madden moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Jenkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Madden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
Madden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively. Madden scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jenkins digs a good body shot into Madden's ribs. Jenkins looks to land a combination but Madden avoids it well. Madden has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Madden needs to keep his hands up - Jenkins had a free shot at his head there. Jenkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Pernell Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jenkins throws a series of punches but Madden moves out of range. Madden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Madden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madden moves away. Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick from Madden.
Despite the aggression on Jenkins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Madden misses with a head kick.
Madden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jenkins takes a swing at Madden's ribcage but misses. Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Madden fails in his attempt to clinch. Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Madden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Madden misses with a shot to the body and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jenkins connects with a crisp jab. Jenkins digs a good body shot into Madden's ribs. Madden tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jenkins misses with a wild body shot. Jenkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Madden tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it. Waylon Madden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Madden is just out of range. Madden tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jenkins manages to circle out of the way. Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madden.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Left hook, right uppercut from Jenkins. Madden tries to clinch up. Madden misses with a head kick.
Madden wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance. Jenkins lands with a shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jenkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Madden misses with a straight right. Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madden.
Jenkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Madden off the cage and back into range. Madden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jenkins checks a low kick from Madden.
And that's the end of the fight! Pernell Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jenkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pernell Jenkins! A relieved looking Pernell Jenkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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